Note: this piece first appeared as the January 2006 ClarkWellness.net Recipe of the Month.

Serves 2

This is a wonderful way to have yummy, comforting, alkalizing millet in the colder months. I adore the combination of cumin and tamari almonds (available in the bulk or snack section of natural foods stores). You can also substitute raw almonds, sunflower seeds, or pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for the tamari almonds with delicious results. A little freshly grated ginger added to the pot with the millet and water is a nice addition, too!

1/2 cup millet, rinsed
1 cup water
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chopped tamari almonds
sea salt to taste

Combine millet and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until millet has absorbed all the water. Fluff millet with a fork and transfer to serving dish.

Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the millet and stir in cumin, almonds, and sea salt to taste. Serve warm!

See step-by-step photos of this dish!

Spiced Millet with Tamari Almonds

Spiced Millet with Tamari Almonds

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